Parks Renewal Program

Lismore City Council is responsible for our public parks and playgrounds in the Lismore local government area. As part of our commitments in the Lismore City Council Delivery Plan 2023 – 2027 and the Open Spaces Strategy 2024 – 2034, we aim to elevate play spaces and ensure they align with community needs and the play hierarchy (see the Open Spaces Strategy 2024 – 2034). This commitment to managing our parks and assets, ensures financial sustainability while enhancing the long-term value for everyone.

As part of our forward works program, Council staff have recently undertaken an audit of our local and neighbourhood parks. This audit identified a number of parks that require renewal, with preliminary assessment determining the scope of works required. When assessing parks, staff considered:

• Open Space Strategy Play Hierarchy
• Playground lifecycle
• Playground catchment area
• Playground design and offering
• Playground usage and residing population
• Shade offering
• Site conditions
• Budget and resources to construct and maintain

The Parks Renewal Program will commence in June 2025. Council will connect with community – listen and engage – to create quality recreational spaces.

In alignment with the 2025 – 2026 Budget, the following locations have received budget allocation for renewal.